Fostering and Adoption
Fostering gives many children a chance to have a brighter future. By choosing to foster a child you will be offering them a home on a temporary basis, as most children will return home after a period of time, but some foster parents offer long…Holiday clubs in Redbridge
What is a holiday club? Suitable for school aged children Can be registered with Ofsted - see here for details of who doesn't need to register Typically open during Easter and summer school holidays, and sometimes for half-terms and Christmas Can only offer Tax Free Childcare…Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding
Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, it’s ok to ask for help and information about breastfeeding and infant feeding. Why not come along to a group where you can receive practical support, advice and solutions in a relaxed environment? Additional support can be found…Children's health
In this section you will find health services provided by the NHS and NELFT, who offer local health services to Redbridge families.Mental health support for children and young people
NELFT CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) deliver a range of services to support positive emotional wellbeing and mental health. Please visit https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/camhs for further guidance and support.Infant feeding and healthy diet
The Healthy Eating Team are now part of the 0-19 Universal Children’s Services provided by NELFT. Healthy eating support is available in Redbridge for parents/carers who have children under the age of 19 and reside in Redbridge or attend a school in Redbridge. Visit https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-redbridge-healthy-eating for…Special Schools in Redbridge
Redbridge has five dedicated special schools and a further eleven schools in the borough that cater for pupils with special educational needs & disabilities. Please click on the individual school for further information and to find out how each school can support children and young people…Early years entitlement guidance for 3 and 4 year olds
Free early education for all 3 & 4 year olds (the universal entitlement) All three and four year olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded early education a week term time until they either go into reception or reach compulsory school age (the term…Early years entitlement guidance for 2 year olds
Children of eligible parents can access up to 15 hours of funded childcare and early education for up to 15 hours per week. If eligible, your child could get up to 15 hours a week of funded childcare and early learning in a participating day nursery, pre-school,…